Pastor Stephen Dedman

April 8, 2026

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Are you trusting what you see, or are you trusting what God has said?

Context
The writer of Hebrews reminds believers that faith isn’t based on what we can see it’s rooted in trusting God’s promises. Throughout Scripture, God’s people often had to walk forward before they ever saw the outcome.

Application
There are moments in life when God feels silent, the path seems unclear, and the outcome is uncertain. It’s in these moments that faith matters the most. Faith is not pretending everything is okay, it’s choosing to trust God even when everything feels unsure. God is always working, even if you don’t see it. Just because you don’t see progress doesn’t mean God is absent. He is aligning things, strengthening you, and preparing what’s ahead.

Don’t let what you see determine what you believe. Let what God has said shape your confidence.

Truth For The Day
God is working even when you can’t see it.

Pray
Lord, help me to trust You beyond what I can see. Strengthen my faith in uncertain moments. Remind me that You are always working for my good, even when I don’t understand. I choose to believe Your promises today. In Jesus’ name, amen.

April 7, 2026

Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
‭‭John‬ ‭20‬:‭29‬ ‭NKJV‬

Question
Where is God asking you to trust Him, even though you can’t quite see the outcome?

Context
John 20:24–29 takes place after the resurrection of Jesus. The disciples have seen Him but Thomas has not. When they tell him, he struggles to believe. A week later, Jesus appears again and meets Thomas right where he was and invites him to see and believe. Then Jesus spoke beyond Thomas to us: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Application
We often live in the space between promise and fulfillment. Like Thomas, we want clarity, proof, and certainty. But Jesus calls us to trust Him even when we don’t see the full picture. Faith is not blind, it’s anchored in who Jesus is.

Truth For The Day
God is working even when you don’t see it.

Pray
Lord, You know how often I want answers before I trust. Help me to believe even when I can’t see what You’re doing. Strengthen my faith in uncertain moments and remind me that You are always present and always working for my good. In Jesus’ name, amen.

April 6, 2026

So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.
‭‭Luke‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬

Question
Where in your everyday life might Jesus already be present that you haven’t recognized?

Context
The resurrection has happened, but not everyone fully understands it yet. Two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem toward Emmaus. They were confused, disappointed, and trying to process everything. And what they don’t realize is: Jesus is already walking with them

Application

Easter Sunday is powerful. The tomb is empty, victory is declared, and hope is alive. But then comes Monday and life resumes. The questions still remain.

And this is where many people miss it: The resurrection is not just something to celebrate, it’s something to live in. The same Jesus who rose , walks with you in the ordinary, meets you in confusion, and reveals Himself in the journey.

Truth For The Day
The resurrection is not just proof that Jesus is alive, it is the promise that He is present.

Pray
Lord, thank You that the resurrection was not the end of the story, but the beginning of a new life with You. Open my eyes to see You in my daily walk. Help me not to leave Easter behind, but to carry its power into every moment. Walk with me, speak to me, and make Yourself known to me. In Jesus’ name, amen.